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From: djdove@hprnd.rose.hp.com (Dan Dove)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: Re: LAN cable scanners
Message-ID: <2230134@hprnd.rose.hp.com>
Date: 24 Jan 91 23:31:14 GMT
References: <1991Jan16.180654.8457@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu>
Organization: HP Roseville Networks Division
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Sue,

If you are looking for an INSTRUMENT grade product that
will allow you to certify cable systems for 10-base-T
compliance, HP also has the Wiretest Instrument for
~$5700. This instrument was designed primarily for
LAN integrators or building cable installers so they
could certify the wiring to meet specifications on:

1) Continuity
2) Signal Attenuation
3) Near End Crosstalk Attenuation
4) Burst Noise

Please note that the instrument has been designed to 
significantly reduce test/certification time by 
providing the ability to test the above parameters with
only a single termination/loopback hood and it will 
certify up to 12 10-base-T ports at a time. It also
measures multiple-disturber crosstalk for cable systems
that use bundled cables. 

Hope this information is useful.

Dan